Catch Chicago’s Sensational Sports

The Whitehall Hotel Chicago Bears Wrigley Field United Center

Chicago Cubs. Established in 1876, the Chicago Cubs are a charter member of the National League and one of baseball’s first dynasties, winning six of the first 11 titles. The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 1907 and followed up with a second consecutive World Championship victory. In 2004, Cubs excitement peaked when Greg Maddux became the 22nd pitcher to win 300 games, Sosa became the club’s all-time home run leader, and the Cubs boasted four 30-home run hitters for the first time in the team’s history. Catch the Chicago Cubs round the bases at historic Wrigley Field. Visit www.cubs.com.

Chicago White Sox . The American League's Chicago White Sox – the 2005 World Series Champions – swing into action at US Cellular Field. Founded in 1900, the White Sox captured their first World Series Crown in 1906, defeating the Cubs, their second title in 1959, and third in 2005, and have hosted the All-Star Game 4 times, including the inaugural contest in 1933. Visit www.whitesox.com.

Chicago Bears. Since 1922 the NFL’s Chicago Bears have been hailed as one the most exciting professional football teams in history. See the Chicago Bears attack the gridiron at newly-renovated Soldier Field, where they have battled football’s best since 1970. The 2006 Chicago Bears continue to prove they are a legitimate contender to reach the Super Bowl with a move to 7-0 for the first time since their Super Bowl victory of 1985. Chicago's football history goes back to the 1930's and is played at the newly renovated Soldier Field located. Visit www.chicagobears.com.

Chicago Fire. Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire play 30 regular-season league games per year. The Chicago Fire plays in the Village of Bridgeview (71st St. & Harlem Ave.) in a new $70 million, 20,000-seat sports and entertainment stadium. In the spring of 2006, this venue began housing the Fire permanently in Chicago's Southland area. The Chicago Fire plays April through the MLS Cup in November. Visit www.chicago-fire.com.  [Top]

Wrigley Field. Experience a Chicago Cubs baseball game at historic Wrigley Field, a legendary ballpark and one of the most famous attractions in Chicago. A few miles from The Whitehall Hotel, Wrigley is the second-oldest ballpark in the Majors, built in 1914, making it one of the classic pillars of Chicago sports. The 2006 season marks the Cubs 91st year at Wrigley Field. One of Wrigley’s historic moments was Babe Ruth's "called shot" homer during the 1932 World Series. Wrigley Field is accessible by subway at the Addison stop on the Howard line. Call (773) 404-2827 or visit www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com.

U.S. Cellular Field. U.S. Cellular Field is home to the American League's Chicago White Sox – the 2005 World Champions. The new version of this historic Chicago ballpark attraction opened in 1991 next to the old Comiskey Park. Located 6 miles from The Whitehall Hotel on Chicago’s south side, U.S. Cellular Field has a riveting atmosphere that baseball fans want to experience. For tickets, call (312) 674-1000 or visit www.chicago.whitesox.mlb.com.  [Top]

United Center. The largest arena in the US, United Center is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHLs’ Chicago Blackhawks. Located 4 ½ miles from The Whitehall Hotel, United Center is a tourist stop if only to view the life-sized bronze statue teams or photos of Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. Pro hockey and basketball games begin in the fall and playoff games extend into the spring. For tickets, call (312) 455-4000 or visit www.united-center.com.

Soldier Field. Since the 1930's, the Chicago Bears have been playing world-class football at the newly renovated Soldier Field on the shore of Lake Michigan south of downtown. The Chicago Bears season opens the first week of September and continues through the end of December. Located a few miles from The Whitehall Hotel, Soldier Field is a part of Chicago sports history and architecture.  Visit www.soldierfield.net. [Top]